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a whimsy wonderland mantel

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Just like that. We go from pumpkins & spices to peppermint & pine.
Soon the count down will start by advent calendars adorning the walls of many homes. The lights become brighter & the reds a little crisper. Traditions that we haven’t done in a year are such a welcomed & cherished activity to finally do again. Then there’s the music, that wonderful Christmas music that can take you on a trip back to your childhood in an instant.
It is such a wonderful time of year.

As I was planning on decking my halls & mantel this weekend, as I do with everything, I was designing my vision with my kids in mind. I love a child friendly home with touches of whimsy here & there. A few surprises with a twist of tradition. It really is my personal favorite way to decorate.

So from that our whimsy wonderland mantel was inspired~

My most expensive splurge for this mantel was my $9.99 fresh garland. The smell of pine, rosemary & cypress makes it worth every penny. Everything else was either thrifted, from the dollar store, or was made by me. You can’t beat that combination, a fun design on a “thrifted” budget. 😉

p.s. In case you’re wondering the antlers are made out of teak wood. I found them at our local salvage yard unmounted & 1 point broken off for $5.00. Luckily the broken point was sitting right next to the antlers. Unfortunately for my husband they were an almost all day project to fix & mount. Needless to say, I’m doing a happy dance over the finshed result.

I love them.
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Comments

  8. Your mantel looks outstanding…love those CUTE little ribbon trees!!!!

    Blessings,
    Linda

    I’m hosting a CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE on 12/9…would love to have you join in on the FUN!!!

  14. I think I’m in love! Between you and Cha Cha I have gorgeous mantles on the brain.

    The antlers are fabulous, the trees, everything…I love it all.

    I so wish I could do fresh greenery. The smell is perfection, except for the fact that it makes my eyes swell and my airways close up. Drats! Lisa~

  29. I love your mantle….the sprinkling of snow is just the perfect finishing touch! Great job and terrific results on my kind of budget!

  34. i love the unique way of displaying the antlers. i might just agree to let my boyfriend hang the antlers from the deer he just got this week if they are displayed like that!

  37. This is the cutest mantel! First I feel sorry for the reindeer that lost his antlers. Really, I was relieved to read they were fake. Those ribbon trees are delightful. This is my first time to your blog…I think…I’m going to have to look around while I am here…

    love your style.